Short Story: “Who’s That Stranger Living in My Apartment?”
This short story “Who’s that stranger living in my apartment?” was featured in our resident-run newsletter, The Selfhelpers, submitted by…
Our Residents
Residents Had Fun Making Tie-Dye Face Masks for the Home
Our residents inspire us every day, they refuse to let the pandemic bring them down. Recently, a few of our…
The Quarantine Chronicles: A Word From Our Residents
A collective of poems and thoughts from the residents of The Selfhelp Home. “I am grateful that I live at…
The Selfhelp Home Has Received Over 100 Letters From Strangers
Thank you to all of the community organizations that have sent beautiful letters to our residents at The Selfhelp Home…
Staying Together – While Standing Far Apart
During this time of uncertainty, we wanted a share some photos from this week to keep us all connected. We…
Resident Spotlight: Bill Kaplan – A Life in Music
Bill Kaplan has been a familiar face – and a welcomed presence – at The Selfhelp Home for nearly six…
Stumbling Stones: Fritz Cohen’s Journey Back to Germany
This story was written from the point of view of David Mihalyfy, PA at The Selfhelp Home. In religious studies…
Residents Keeping the Tradition of Yiddish Alive at The Selfhelp Home
Take a walk through the halls of The Selfhelp Home and you’re bound to hear at least one Yiddish word…
Resident Spotlight: Ulrike Sacks – A Well-Traveled Life
The daughter of a Swiss engineer and a Dutch pianist, Ulrike Sacks spent ten happy years in Florence, Italy. “But…
Resident Spotlight: Richard Younker, Renowned Chicago Photographer
We love showing off our talented residents! Meet Richard Younker, a prominent self-taught photographer born and raised in Chicago. The…